MARPOL 73/78 (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) is the primary international convention that addresses pollution from ships.

The Inland Waterways Transportation Act aims to promote the use of inland waterways, regulate vessel safety, and protect the environment.

The U.S. Coast Guard is responsible for regulating the transportation of hazardous materials by water.

The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) is the primary federal law governing oil spill liability and cleanup in the United States.

The International Convention on Load Lines aims to ensure the safe loading and unloading of ships.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is responsible for coordinating efforts to prevent and control marine pollution.

The U.S. Jones Act aims to promote the use of U.S.-flagged vessels, protect U.S. shipbuilding and maritime industries, and ensure the safety of U.S. vessels.

The IMDG Code (International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code) regulates the carriage of dangerous goods by sea.

The U.S. Clean Water Act aims to protect the quality of U.S. waters, regulate the discharge of pollutants, and promote the restoration of U.S. waters.

SOLAS (International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea) regulates the safety of ships and navigation.

The U.S. Ports and Waterways Safety Act aims to improve the safety of U.S. ports and waterways, regulate vessel movement, and protect the environment.

COLREGs (International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea) regulate the prevention of collisions at sea.

The U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990 aims to prevent and respond to oil spills, establish liability, and create a compensation fund.

LLMC (International Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims) regulates the limitation of liability for maritime claims.

The U.S. Inland Waterways Transportation Act aims to promote the use of inland waterways, regulate vessel safety, and protect the environment.